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Lynden

Pop. 16,234·61st most expensive in Washington·Lynden rents are up 7.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,006/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$41
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Lynden · $2,006
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
40/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% above what Lynden's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,006/mo
Expected by trend
$1,914/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,470
4 BR+
$2,960
Research median
$1,760/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,072/yr
At $2,006/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lynden, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,234
Median income
$103,233
Median age
35.2
Renters
33.8%
Age distribution
24.6%
25%
21%
18.2%
Under 1824.6%
18–3425%
35–5421%
55–6411.2%
65+18.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
78.6%
13.9%
White78.6%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian2.3%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
25.5%
36.8%
33.1%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college36.8%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
66.2%
33.8%
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Lynden, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,772 → $2,006
up 13.2%
Income
$78,004 → $103,233
up 32.3%
Population
15,410 → 16,234
up 5.3%
Renter share
36.4% → 33.8%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 33.1%
+7.6 pts
Median age
36.4 → 35.2
-1.2 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Lynden, WA has climbed by $234 per month, settling near $2,006 after starting the period at $1,772. Median household income grew from $78,004 to $103,233 between 2021 and 2024, a 32.3% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 19.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,410 to 16,234 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. About 33.8% of households rent today, against 36.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.5% to 33.1%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Lynden, WA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Lynden, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lynden is $2,006/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,450/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,760/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,470/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($103,233/yr), Lynden ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lynden an affordable city for renters?

Lynden is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,006/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($103,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lynden falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lynden?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,006/mo in Lynden. The local median household income is $103,233/yr, meaning the typical Lynden household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lynden?

Rent in Lynden has increased 7.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lynden rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Lynden is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #61 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,006/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lynden?

Bellingham is nearby and more affordable at $1,976/mo, which is $30 less than Lynden.

What percentage of Lynden residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of Lynden households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. Lynden leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lynden rent compare to the national average?

Lynden's median rent of $2,006/mo is $41 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #61 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,006/mo, rent takes ~23% of Lynden's median household income ($103,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lynden 23%Benchmark 30%
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